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After the earthquake: The story of a lifesaver

4.68Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 90 min 4.1 km Bucharest App-guided
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EnglishRomanian

The experience

About this quest

It is the imagined experiences of a young man who was in the center of Bucharest's at the time of the 1977 earthquake. He witnessed the horrific destruction all around him and decided to get involved in the rescue operations to help pull out people trapped under the rubble.

Although the story is full of dramatic moments, in the end it conveys a message of hope in human power to cope with difficult situations.

The game was developed in collaboration with researchers from the National Institute for Earth Physics, involved in the development of the guided tour "Bucharest and Earthquakes".

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Romanian speakers drawn to the 4 March 1977 earthquake will follow an imagined young rescuer through central Bucharest, over about 90 minutes and 4.1 km, from the University fountain past the Ateneu and Palatul Telefoanelor. It suits families who lived through it, students and anyone who follows seismic risk. If you do not read Romanian or want a light stroll rather than rescue scenes under rubble, pick another walk.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • The earthquake of March 4, 1977 hit Bucharest hard, causing huge damage and killing hundreds of people.Discover the buildings affected by the earthquake, what happened after the quake and the current situation regarding seismic risk. It follows the hypothetical story of a young man who unwittingly becomes a hero savior.

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Good times. In their words.

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Bucharest

A · Start

Piața 21 Decembrie 1989 nr.2, București, Romania

B · Finish

Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu 2, București 030167, România

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Questo Quake.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Questo Quake

Good to know before you play

  • Some checkpoints may contain temporary construction work
  • Quest available only in Romanian

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is there a self-guided walk in Bucharest about the 1977 earthquake?
Yes. This walk tells the imagined experiences of a young man in central Bucharest during the 1977 earthquake who joins the rescue operations. It was developed in collaboration with researchers from the National Institute for Earth Physics and covers about 4.1 km in around 90 minutes.
How dark is the story, and how does it end?
The story follows a witness to horrific destruction who helps pull people trapped under the rubble, so it has many dramatic moments. In the end it carries a message of hope in people's ability to cope with difficult situations, which makes it a thoughtful rather than a light outing.
Is the quest available in English?
No. The quest is available only in Romanian, so the story and the puzzles are all in Romanian. At least one person in your group should read the language comfortably to follow the clues and the narrative along the route.
Where does it start and what does the route cover?
It starts and finishes at Fântâna de la Universitate. Along the way you pass stops such as the Ateneu, Cărturești, Palatul Suțu, Palatul Telefoanelor, Biserica Boteanu, Scala and Wilson. The loop is about 4.1 km and takes around 90 minutes, all outdoors on city streets.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking slot is needed. You start whenever you like on your phone, with no guide or group to meet, and you can pause and continue later. Note that some checkpoints may have temporary construction work around them.

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